Novel Copolymers

Patent No. EP2285843 (titled "Novel Copolymers") was filed by Ineos Manufacturing Belgium on Jun 4, 2009. The application was issued on Oct 10, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THE DOW CHEMICAL	Sep 30, 2015	VO
TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY FELUY	Sep 30, 2015	RABOIN

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Sep 13, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 13, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 13, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 11, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2018
French translation of claims
Sep 3, 2018
German translation of the claims
Sep 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 1, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 1, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 1, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
May 15, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 24, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 15, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 15, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 15, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 15, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 15, 2018
Means of redress
Jan 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 15, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jan 15, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 15, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 28, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 7, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 22, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jun 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2016
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
May 14, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 12, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 26, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 24, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Dec 15, 2015
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 15, 2015
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 4, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 4, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 4, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 12, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2015
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 12, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Oct 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 6, 2015
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 5, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 1, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 29, 2015
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 31, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 4, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 19, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 19, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jul 21, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 21, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 21, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 21, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 11, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2013
Claims
Aug 6, 2013
Description
Aug 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 7, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 8, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 17, 2012
Claims
Aug 17, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 13, 2012
Claims
Aug 13, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 9, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Aug 7, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Apr 16, 2012
Annex to the communication
Apr 16, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Dec 19, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Jan 26, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 25, 2011
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 30, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 23, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 23, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 12, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 4, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Mar 4, 2010
International publication of the international search report
Jan 27, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 19, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 19, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 19, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 7, 2010
Published international application - A2
Jul 15, 2009
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jul 15, 2009
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 19, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jun 4, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2009
Abstract
Jun 4, 2009
Claims
Jun 4, 2009
Description
Jun 4, 2009
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Jun 4, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jun 4, 2009
Submission concerning representation

EP2285843

INEOS MANUFACTURING BELGIUM

Application Number: EP09772257A
Filing Date: Jun 4, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 7, 2018
Publication Date: Oct 10, 2018
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